I want it.
This is a Macquarium. It is an Apple G3 iMac that has been converted into a 3.5 gallon fish tank. This isn’t a prototype or a mock-up, either. You can order one for yourself, or if you have an old Apple G3 iMac lying around, you can purchase kits, too!
If you decide to order a Macquarium, they’re ready to use right out of the box – just add water!
The aquarium has a built in filter and light which can be turned on and off. The case easily opens for daily feeding and for access to the inside. The 3.5 gallon tank makes a perfect home for many kinds of small tropical fish. Each case is buffed and polished until it looks as shiny and new as possible.
Fish tank features include:
- Each Macquarium has a custom designed fish tank mounted inside.
- Tank design is manufactured for consistency and quality.
- The face of the tank is curved to fit where the CRT screen used to be.
- The tank holds approximately 3.5 gallons of water.
- All tanks are tested to be sure there are no leaks.
- A Whisper 3i In-Tank filter is built-in. This is a common filter so replacement filter cartridges are easy to find.
- The light and the filter are wired into one 6 ft. power cord which exits through the original power cord hole on the back of the case.
- There is a switch on the back to turn the light on and off.
- All electrical components have been protected to resist water contact.
- The front bezel simply tilts open to uncover feeding holes.
- The colored part of the case lifts off for access to the inside.
- There is room inside to store fish food and other aquarium supplies.
- A variety of colors are available. Each Macquarium is built to order.
- Each case is polished to be as shiny and new looking as possible.
- Simple setup instructions are included.
- All unused components of the iMac are re-recycled.
This dude is serious.
Then again, these are some seriously cool fish tanks!
If you have an old Apple G3 iMac, you can even purchase a kit to convert your own.
Very cool.
To get your own made-to-order Macquarium will cost you $199 plus shipping and the kits to convert your own run $135 plus shipping. Visit the Macquarium website to place an order or learn more!
jodie says
finally!!! a use for a mac!!!
Eric Dye says
I was waiting for a joke such as this – LOL!
Susan says
Amazing!! These are great!
Eric Dye says
Glad you liked it!
Rick says
Hi man. I have a tank ready to go. I took apart the old G3 and now I want to put everything back together. I can’t find any instructions on re-assemblt at all. You got any leads ?
Eric Dye says
Ah, man, sorry. :-/ All I’ve got are the links in the post.